UTeach Alumni Virtual Summit
Belonging in STEM: Leading, Learning, and Innovating
July 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT
Designed by alumni, for alumni, this summit is packed with alumni- and teacher-led presentations to provide participants with hands-on strategies, powerful skills, and amazing national connections.
The Summit is free to all UTeach alumni. Please RSVP here so we know to expect you!
Call for Proposals
Proposal Deadline: May 11
The summit is designed to support a variety of presenters and topics. We have three presentation format options open for submission— Lightning Talk, EdTalk, and Workshop.
Should you have any questions regarding proposal submissions, strands, or anything else, please reach out to info@uteach.utexas.edu.
Join Us at the Summit!
The Summit is free to all UTeach alumni. Please RSVP here so we know to expect you!
Proposal Strands
AI & Technology
Examples: exploring ethics in technology, addressing biases in technology, applying AI in your discipline to enhance teaching and learning.
Classroom Innovations
Examples: content-specific approaches, hands-on experiments, a favorite lesson, techniques that bring STEM concepts to life.
Leadership
Examples: mentoring peers, running professional learning communities, guiding teams in STEM education, receiving awards and fellowships, policy and fundraising for your classroom and school.
Proposal Formats
Lightning Talk
A 3- to 5-minute talk (about 1–3 presentation slides) with one meaningful point. This year, we are asking all Lightning Talks to respond to the selected prompt, 'My Belonging Story.'
EdTalk
A 10- to 15-minute talk, demonstration, or activity. This option is best for presentations under an hour.
Workshop
A 50-minute session designed to engage learners in a deeper exploration of a specific focus.